Kickoff Times Around the World
| City | Time | Timezone | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 20:00 | UTC | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| London | 21:00 | BST | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Paris | 22:00 | CEST | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Madrid | 22:00 | CEST | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Budapest | 22:00 | CEST | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Bucharest | 23:00 | EEST | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| New York | 4:00 PM | EDT | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Los Angeles | 1:00 PM | PDT | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
| Mumbai | 01:30 | IST | Sunday 21 June 2026 |
| Sydney | 06:00 | AEST | Sunday 21 June 2026 |
United Kingdom
British viewers are well served for this one. Both the BBC and ITV hold shared free-to-air rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United Kingdom, meaning at least one of the two broadcasters will carry Germany vs Ivory Coast without a paywall. Check BBC One or ITV1 on your TV listings closer to the date to confirm which channel has picked up this particular fixture, as the two broadcasters split the schedule between them across the tournament.
For streaming, BBC iPlayer covers BBC broadcasts live and on demand, while ITVX handles ITV’s output. Both platforms are free to access with a valid UK TV licence and a registered account. Neither requires a paid subscription tier to watch live World Cup football. The 21:00 BST Saturday evening kickoff is a prime-time slot, so expect pre-match coverage to begin well before the hour on whichever channel is broadcasting.
United States and Canada
In the United States, FOX Sports holds the English-language broadcast rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Depending on the profile of the match, coverage will appear on FOX or FS1 — check your local listings for the confirmed channel. Cord-cutters can stream via the FOX Sports app or fuboTV, which carries FOX’s live sports output. For Spanish-language viewers, Telemundo is the home of the World Cup, with streaming available through Peacock, NBCUniversal’s platform.
Canadian viewers can find the match on TSN or CTV. CTV is a free-to-air option widely available over the air and via cable, while TSN is a subscription sports network. TSN’s streaming service, TSN+, requires a subscription for live access. The 4:00 PM EDT kickoff on a Saturday afternoon makes this one of the more accessible slots for North American audiences who want to watch with a group.
France
TF1 and beIN Sports share World Cup broadcast rights in France. TF1 is free-to-air and typically carries the highest-profile group-stage fixtures, while beIN Sports, a subscription cable and satellite service, provides broader coverage across the tournament. Streaming for TF1 content is available via the TF1+ platform. beIN Sports Connect serves subscribers who want to watch online. Germany vs Ivory Coast does not involve a French club, so no special free-to-air exception applies; rights allocation between TF1 and beIN Sports will follow the standard tournament scheduling agreement.
Other Major Markets
Spain: Mediapro’s DAZN and free-to-air broadcaster TVE both hold rights to the 2026 World Cup in Spain. TVE’s La 1 is expected to carry selected fixtures for free, with DAZN covering the full tournament for subscribers.
Germany: Public broadcasters ARD and ZDF share World Cup rights in Germany and are required to broadcast the tournament free to air. Given that this is a Germany national team match, expect significant coverage — pre-match build-up, expert analysis, and post-match reaction in addition to the live game itself. ARD and ZDF stream content via their respective Mediathek platforms.
Italy: RAI, Italy’s public broadcaster, holds free-to-air World Cup rights and streams matches via RaiPlay. Sky Italia also carries the tournament for pay-TV subscribers.
Romania: Pro TV is Romania’s primary free-to-air broadcaster for major FIFA tournaments. Subscribers can also access the match via streaming platforms tied to the Pro TV group. The 23:00 EEST kickoff is a late-night slot for Romanian viewers.
Netherlands: NOS, the Dutch public broadcaster, holds free-to-air rights to the World Cup in the Netherlands and streams via NOS.nl and the NOS app. Ziggo Sport also carries tournament fixtures for pay-TV subscribers.
Streaming Without a Subscription
If you are travelling outside your home country, most broadcaster streaming apps will geo-restrict access to their live feed. A VPN can allow users to connect to a server in their home country and access a familiar service — this is a technical reality, not an endorsement of any specific product or of circumventing rights agreements, which remain the user’s responsibility.
FIFA does not currently operate a free live-streaming platform for World Cup matches equivalent to UEFA.tv. Official highlights and supplementary content are typically made available on FIFA’s own channels and YouTube page after matches conclude, but live streaming of games is not offered free through official FIFA channels. Always check your territory’s official rights-holder for the most current free-access options.
Our Match Preview
For a full tactical breakdown, form guide, and prediction ahead of Saturday’s fixture, read our dedicated Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 preview.
FAQ
- What time is Germany vs Ivory Coast in the UK?
- Germany vs Ivory Coast kicks off at 21:00 BST on Saturday 20 June 2026.
- Is Germany vs Ivory Coast on free TV in the UK?
- Yes. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is covered by BBC and ITV in the UK, both of which are free-to-air. One of the two broadcasters will carry this match on BBC One or ITV1 at no cost beyond a TV licence.
- Where can I stream Germany vs Ivory Coast online?
- UK viewers can stream on BBC iPlayer or ITVX for free. US viewers can use the FOX Sports app or Peacock (Telemundo). Canadian viewers can access TSN+. German viewers can stream via the ARD or ZDF Mediathek apps, both free.
- What channel is Germany vs Ivory Coast on in the US?
- English-language coverage is on FOX or FS1 (check local listings for the specific channel). Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, with streaming on Peacock.
- Can I watch Germany vs Ivory Coast on YouTube?
- FIFA publishes highlights and supplementary content on its official YouTube channel after matches, but the live game itself is not streamed free on YouTube. You will need to use an official rights-holder broadcaster in your country for the live broadcast.